Financial Control Accountant - Chicago, IL


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Job Title: Financial Control Accountant - Chicago, IL
Location: Chicago, IL, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Accounting/Finance/Asset Management
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Financial Control Accountant - Chicago, IL

Position Summary:

The primary role of the Financial Control Accountant is to maintain subsidiary ledgers and account for transactional fees for our futures commission merchant business. Areas of responsibility includes broker commission payouts, exchange transaction fees, carrying broker commission and fee expense, execution brokerage revenue and expense, and direct fixed trading costs. The Financial Control Accountant will report directly to the Accounting Manager to maximize development, learning and departmental efficiency.Job Responsibilities:
  • Accounting and settlement of broker payouts and other transactional expenses
  • Support development of new commission payout processing system
  • Calculate monthly payouts using existing Access Database or new commission payout system
  • Maintain database of exchange, clearing, and NFA fees under the direction of the Accounting Manager
  • Prepare monthly transactional expense accrual accounting entry and related entries
  • Prepare daily and monthly account reconciliations
  • Other general accounting tasks
Job Requirements:
  • Experience in the futures industry or similar as an accountant
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 2 - 3 years accounting experience
  • Strong analytical abilities, initiative and problem solving skills
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Promotes the ADM Way and Core Values
This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance.

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

ADM is an Equal Opportunity Employer for minorities, females, protected veterans and individuals with a disability.

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We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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Job Post Date: 07/23/25
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Country: USA

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